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Attractions, Historic Houses And Gardens

Local attractions, magnificent houses and beautiful gardens adorn the heart of Britain. Many are owned and cared for by the National Trust, and they wonderfully portray this area.

Walcot Nursery  

Walcot Organic Nursery,
Drakes Broughton, Pershore

“Organic Produce • Demonstrations • Advice • Soil Association Certified”

Growers of a wide range of fruit trees. The nursery offers many varieties of plums, damsons, apples, pears, cherries, quinces, etc. Detailed catalogue available, demonstration orchard to view and knowledgable advice given. Soil Association certified.
Telephone: 01905 841587
Email: enquiries@walcotnursery.co.uk
Web: www.walcotnursery.co.uk

Spetchley Park Gardens

Spetchley Gardens 

“Historic House • 30 Acre Gardens • Cream Teas • Wedding Venue”

This beautiful historic house, gardens and parkland set in the wonderful Worcestershire Countryside provides the ideal day out for you and your family. The 30 acre garden is the perfect venue for your wedding or to bring a group. There is a wonderful tea room run by renowned Worcestershire caterers, Chanterelles, where you can buy a light lunch, full, traditional English tea or even buy some of our Estate Venison.
Telephone: 01453 810303
Email: hb@spetchleygardens.co.uk 
Websie: www.spetchleygardens.co.uk

Webbs Wychbold

Webbs, Droitwich

“Garden Room Restaurant • Garden Centre • Children’s Activities ”

Gifts and cards - a wide selection of gift ideas for all the family and cards for all occasions. Garden Room Restaurant - whilst shopping at Webbs you can relax, eat and drink in style and comfort in our 250 seat restaurant. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea served. Plants galore! - See our award-winning plant area, house plant department and display gardens. Expert advice on gardening is available.
Telephone: 01527 860000
Email: info@webbsofwychbold.co.uk
Website: http://www.webbsofwychbold.co.uk/

Almonry Heritage Centre

Almonry Heritage Centre

“Guided Tours • Events • Children’s Activities • Exhibitions”

This unique Grade 1 Listed 14th Century Almoner’s house is now home to an outstanding collection of artefacts relating to the history of the town and surrounding area. Set within 12 rooms and tranquil gardens in the heart of medieval Evesham; discover Anglo-Saxon burial finds, prehistoric fossils, illumin ated scripts from the Abbey and learn all about the battle in 1265. Explore thousands of years of history in one building.
Telephone: 01386 446944
Email: tic@almonry.ndo.co.uk
Website: www.almonryevesham.org

The Regal Cinema

The Regal Cinema Evesham  

“Cinema • Three Wine Bars • Arts and Entertainment Space”

Offering far more than an ordinary cinema, our venue consists of three wine bars, gallery space, tabled seating in the auditorium and fixed seating in the circle. Our Coffee Shop, open from 8am till 12pm on Port Street serving soups, stews, panini's and cakes throughout the day, turns into a stunning wine bar and an alternative arts and entertainment space in the evenings.
Box Office: 01386 421 007
Facebook: www.facebook.com/regalevesham
Email: boxoffice@theregal.ac
Website: http://www.theregal.ac/

Worcester Racecourse

Worcester Racecourse

“Race Meetings • Plum Festival Race Night • Corporate Packages” 

With its picturesque tree-lined track and unique position nestling on the banks of the River Severn, Worcester Racecourse offers a great day out for all the family. Take advantage of the themed racedays which include Family Fun Days, Ladies Day, Senior Citizens Special Package Day and Irish Night. Accompanied under 18's are admitted FREE to the enclosures, making a great family day out even more affordable.
Telephone: 01905 25364
Website: www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk

Snowshill Manor

Snowshill Manor, (National Trust)

“Manor House • Tranquil Gardens • Museum” 

Marvel at the treasures that Charles Wade packed into his Cotswold manor house; a passionate collector, gifted craftsman and skilled artist. Relax in his tranquil hillside garden.
Email: snowshillmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowshillmanor

Wayside Farm Shop

Wayside Farm Shop


 “Farm Shop • Tea Rooms • Own Made Produce
” 

Here at Wayside Farm Shop we sell fresh local produce including asparagus and soft fruits in season. We specialise in our own made jams, chutneys, pickles and baked goods and also stock local dairy produce, honey, beers, ciders and much, much more… Come and try our lovely new vintage styled tea room and sample our delicious selection of home baked cakes, scones and jams. We also serve tasty homemade light breakfasts and lunches as well as amazing cream teas.
Telephone: 01386 830546
Website: www.waysidefarmshop.co.uk

 Evesham Vale Light Railway

Evesham Vale Light Railway

            “Steam Trains • Evesham Country Park • Weddings” 

The 15” gauge steam railway travels through the old apple orchards of the 120 acre Evesham Country Park. Stop off at Evesham Vale Station where there is a picnic and viewing area overlooking some of the most picturesque scenery in the Vale of Evesham. There are country walks and two miles of beautiful meadows by the peaceful River Avon. Trains run every weekend throughout the year and daily during school holidays.
Email: enquiries@evlr.co.uk
Website: www.evlr.co.uk

Broadway Tower

Broadway Tower

“Museum • William Morris Room • Roof Viewing • Deer Park” 

Set on an ancient beacon site, Broadway Tower was built by the 6th Earl of Coventry as a token of love to his wife Peggy. In 200 years it has enjoyed a colourful history as – amongst others  home to the renowned printing press of Sir Thomas Phillips, country retreat for the Pre-Raphaelite artist William Morris, location for the studies of the distinguished archeologist Sir Arthur Evans and farmhouse.
Telephone: 01386 852390
Website: www.broadwaytower.co.uk

 Raphael's Restaurant

Raphael's Restaurant

“Riverside Restaurant • Caravan Site • Boat Trips”

Evesham’s natural beauty spot, situated on the banks of the River Avon in the heart of Evesham. Licensed riverside restaurant, secluded holiday caravan site, angling and boat moorings. Asparagus lunches during season. Three point tours - walk, boat trip plus meal.
Telephone: 01386 45460
Website: www.hamptonferry.com

Abberley Hall

                         Abberley Hall

“Victorian Country House • Pulham Water Gardens • Clock Tower”

English Heritage has described Abberley Hall as one of the best remaining examples of a Victorian Country House.The décor remains almost exactly as it was in 1880s when James Lamb of Manchester was employed to remodel the interior.The Clock Tower rises out of the surrounding parkland, a familiar landmark on the Worcestershire skyline, and a Pulham water garden has recently been uncovered. Guided tours may be organised by appointment. Telephone: 01299 832666 

Email: foundation@abberleyhall.co.uk 
Website: www.abberleyhallfoundation.co.uk                                          

Dudley's Coaches

Dudley's Coaches

“Private Tours • AS seen on BBC Country File • Fitted with Seat Belts"

For all your coach hire requirements, we can offer standard or executve coaches for your day’s out, theatre visits or tours.
• Spring tme in the Vale Tours - Weds 11th, 18th & 25th April
• Asparabus Tours - Weds 9th, 16th & 23rd May
• Plum Tours - Thurs 9th, 16th & 23rd August.

Telephone: 01386 792206
Fax: 01386 793373
Email: info@dudleys-coaches.co.uk

 

For a complete list of attractions and events order the 'Worcestershire's Heritage Garden' publications or visit the Worcestershire County Council's attractions database.

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